Question

A 45-year-old previously healthy adult with positive HCV antibody and RNA detected. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Vaccinate for hepatitis A and B if nonimmune and stage fibrosis

Answer

Start DAAs without staging

Answer

Liver biopsy mandatory before therapy

Answer

Wait 6 months to confirm chronicity

Answer

Recommend interferon therapy

Practice question

A 45-year-old previously healthy adult with positive HCV antibody and RNA detected. Appropriate next step?